Physical Universe
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ISBN: 9780077862619
Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B. (konrad Bates), Beiser, Arthur
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 4, Problem 9E
Once the polar ice sheets have melted beyond a certain amount, melting will continue even if CO2 emissions stop rising. Why?
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